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European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde | Digital euro will not replace cash

The Europe Conversation··16 July 2026·23 min

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The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, joins the Europe Conversation to discuss why Europe needs a digital euro and why this is not a "Big Brother" move aimed at controlling citizens, how to respond to Artificial Intelligence "on steroids", and her role in the French presidential elections. A series of long-form interviews with top-tier movers and shakers from Brussels and EU capitals on the challenges facing Europe—and the solutions shaping its future. Tune in and hear the story behind the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.